Waitomo: Ruakuri Cave 1.5 Hour Guided Tour Ruakuri Cave 1.5-Hour Guided Tour
ID: GYG122304-179337
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Country: Ecuador
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Discover the spectacular Ruakuri Cave, the longest of Waitomo’s underground caves, on a 1.5-hour walking tour with a knowledgeable local guide.
Explore Ruakuri Cave, New Zealand’s longest guided underground walking tour. Ruakuri Cave offers a captivating blend of Waitomo's most compelling subterranean experiences.
Ruakuri Cave has displays of glowworms and is filled with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years. Journey down through the spectacular spiral entrance, and marvel at the softly folding shawl-like limestone formations and crystal tapestries.
Hear the distant thunder of the subterranean waterfalls and get up close to the glowworms. Major features include Holdens Cavern, named after James Holden who first opened the cave to the public, The Drum Passage, The Pretties, and The Ghost Passage.
Your knowledgeable guide will bring the history, features, and legends of the cave to life with their storytelling. Many of the guides are locals whose parents and grandparents have guided in the caves. The experience will leave you awe-struck and humbled by the sheer majesty of nature.
Highlights
- Discover Waitomo’s longest underground guided walking tour as you explore Ruakuri Cave
- Marvel at unique rock formations, subterranean rivers, and thousands of glowworms
- Enjoy an intimate and educational experience on a small group tour
- Learn the history and geology of the cave from a knowledgeable local guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• If you are late or miss your scheduled tour time, your ticket(s) are forfeited and non-refundable. New bookings will incur the full tour cost and due to high demand and limited capacity, tours are subject to availability
• Photography is permitted in Ruakuri Cave
• Ruakuri Cave has full wheelchair and pushchair (stroller) access
• You must arrange your own transport. The Ruakuri Cave is located a further 10-minute drive from the Waitomo Glowworm Cave Visitors Center
Ruakuri Cave is situated in the Ruakuri Scenic Reserve, Waitomo. Waitomo Glowworm Caves are just over 2 hours south of Auckland, 1 hour south of Hamilton, and 2 hours west of Rotorua. There is plenty of free outdoor parking at the Ruakuri Information Centre.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
